Adam Rushworth

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 3

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Professional Negligence

London (Bar)

2 Years Ranked

Band 4

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Adam Rushworth

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Adam is a leading junior with a broad practice encompassing all aspects of commercial litigation, arbitration and advisory work. As well as general commercial litigation, Adam has experience in finance and banking litigation, private equity disputes and professional negligence litigation. He has acted on cases involving jurisdiction challenges, emergency arbitration, injunctive relief and has experience in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Recent cases include: BM Brazil 1 Fundo de Investimento v Sibanye BM Brazil (a 5 week trial in the Commercial Court in summer 2024 concerning the interpretation and application of a material adverse effects clause); BNPP v Uro (2 week trial is listed for Autumn 2024 concerning a claim for a c.$250 million bond make whole premium); Qatar Airways v Airbus (a claim for over $1bn in connection with agreements relating to A350 aircraft – settled 2023); Borelli v Otaibi [2024] EWHC 1148 (Comm) ($81million fraud claim); JD Classics v PwC (multi-million pound professional negligence claim – settled 2023); Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton [2021] UKSC 20 (key Supreme Court case on scope of duty in professional negligence).

Career

Called 2010 (Lincoln’s Inn). BA (first), BCL (distinction), MPhil (distinction), DPhil, BVC (outstanding).

Professional Memberships

COMBAR

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adam Rushworth of One Essex Court has an eye-catching professional negligence practice in which he regularly handles high-value and high-profile matters. He has considerable experience in major claims and appeals concerning solicitors' and auditors' negligence.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adam Rushworth is a well-regarded junior who is frequently sought after to act in high-stakes banking litigation cases. He is also able to draw from his expertise in professional negligence and civil fraud, among other areas.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 4

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Adam is highly recommended in accountants' negligence cases. He is very strong on the law and excellent to deal with.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a pleasure to deal with.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Adam brings a quiet confidence. He works quickly and efficiently, and is extremely responsive. He is all over the smallest details and instils confidence that everything has been considered.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

A very smart and sophisticated senior junior who has a good tactical appreciation of the dispute and an excellent handle on the detail.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

He is a brilliant junior. He's really helpful, writes very well and is really responsive.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

He highly intellectual and someone who is able to tackle legal issues and find his way.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a brilliant junior. He is really helpful, he writes very well and he is really responsive.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is an absolute brainbox and a very user-friendly barrister.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is highly intellectual and is able to tackle a legal issue and find a way through.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is highly recommended in accountants' negligence cases. He is very strong on the law and excellent to deal with.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a pleasure to deal with.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Adam brings a quiet confidence. He works quickly and efficiently, and is extremely responsive. He is all over the smallest details and instils confidence that everything has been considered.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

A very smart and sophisticated senior junior who has a good tactical appreciation of the dispute and an excellent handle on the detail.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

He is a brilliant junior. He's really helpful, writes very well and is really responsive.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

He highly intellectual and someone who is able to tackle legal issues and find his way.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a brilliant junior. He is really helpful, he writes very well and he is really responsive.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is an absolute brainbox and a very user-friendly barrister.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is highly intellectual and is able to tackle a legal issue and find a way through.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

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Adam Rushworth

UK Bar Guide 2025

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

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